Taco shells vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between taco shells and shortbread
- Taco shells have more phosphorus, fiber, magnesium, zinc, and vitamin B6; however, shortbread is richer in vitamin B2, iron, vitamin E, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3.
- Taco shells' daily need coverage for phosphorus is 24% more.
- Taco shells contain 6 times more magnesium than shortbread. Taco shells contain 83mg of magnesium, while shortbread contains 14mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Taco shells, baked and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +492.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +669.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +162.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +25.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +228.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +253% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +42.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +81.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +29.2% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +185.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +3222.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +253.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +63.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +292.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +75.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +27.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +17.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.41 g
Fats:
21.79 g
Carbs:
63.49 g
Water:
6.4 g
Other:
1.91 g
Protein:
5.37 g
Fats:
26.22 g
Carbs:
63.78 g
Water:
3.6 g
Other:
1.03 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +19.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +77.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +85.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +20.3% |
~equal in
Carbs
~63.78g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.105 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.495 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.326 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -12.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +51.5% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~6.708g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
54.94 g
Sucrose:
1 g
Glucose:
0.1 g
Fructose:
0.1 g
Lactose:
0.1 g
Maltose:
0.1 g
Galactose:
0.1 g
Starch:
40.47 g
Sucrose:
20.99 g
Glucose:
0.36 g
Fructose:
0.3 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +35.8% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +1999% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +260% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +200% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Phosphorus | 233mg | 66mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 6.7g | 1.3g | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.495g | 8.326g | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.314mg | 18% |
| Iron | 1.64mg | 2.98mg | 17% |
| Magnesium | 83mg | 14mg | 16% |
| Vitamin E | 0.69mg | 2.44mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.216mg | 0.353mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 1.61mg | 0.49mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.203mg | 0.071mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.867mg | 3.275mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 100mg | 13mg | 9% |
| Fats | 21.79g | 26.22g | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.56mg | 0.393mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.321mg | 6% | |
| Starch | 54.94g | 40.47g | 6% |
| Choline | 29.9mg | 0.9mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 7.105g | 8.105g | 5% |
| Potassium | 231mg | 88mg | 4% |
| Folate | 69µg | 81µg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.09mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 4.8µg | 6.2µg | 3% |
| Protein | 6.41g | 5.37g | 2% |
| Calories | 476kcal | 514kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 8.6µg | 11µg | 2% |
| Sodium | 324mg | 353mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.935g | 6.708g | 1% |
| Carbs | 63.49g | 63.78g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 56.79g | 62.48g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.5g | 21.65g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.172g | 0.714g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.04mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.227mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.22mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.837mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.197mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.18mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.29mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.287mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.167mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.1g | 0.3g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.27g | 0.885g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.014g | 0.033g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.097g | 7.253g | N/A |
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco shells contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taco shells is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortbread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)